Purpose

Woodland Owners Association of W.Va. was formed in 1997 to:

• Place property owners in direct contact with experienced local woodland owners who have proven they know how to get the best returns from their woodland ownership while maintaining a healthy, beautiful, and productive forest.
• Promote sustainable & sound forest management.
• Advance the skills of West Virginia woodland owners. •Provide communication and encourage cooperation.
• Serve as an advocate for West Virginia woodland owners in legislative activities.
• Inform the public about the importance of woodland management and what it contributes to the state of West Virginia.
• Participate as an association in litigation of statewide interest to woodland owners.
• Promote The American Tree Farm System.
• Lobby for woodland owners and give them a powerful voice in the legislative process.
• Work to assure the rights of private landowners.